This growing collection exemplifies Newberry Library collection strengths. Core Newberry collection strengths include:

• American History and Culture
• American Indian and Indigenous Studies
• Chicago and the Midwest
• Genealogy and Local History
• History of the Book
• Modern Manuscripts and Archives
• Maps, Travel, and Exploration
• Medieval, Renaissance, and Early Modern Studies
• Performing Arts
• Postcards
• Religion

The Newberry makes its collections available for any lawful purpose, commercial or non-commercial, without licensing or permission fees to the library, subject to the following terms and conditions. Use of reproductions of Newberry collection items shall be at the user’s sole risk. Researchers are responsible for determining whether the material is in the public domain or whether it is protected by copyright law or other restrictions. If the material is protected by copyright law, researchers are responsible for determining whether the intended use is within the limits of fair use and, if not, for obtaining permission from any rights holders. The Newberry shall not be responsible or liable for any claim of infringement or damage that may occur owing to the use of any material that the Newberry makes available.